After more than three decades working for Nashville, Tenn.-based motor carrier TCW — including a more than 20-year stint as its president — as well as a year as chairman of American Trucking Associations, Dave Manning has decided to retire.
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MATS Postpones March Event
The 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Daseke CEO Chris Easter Retires
Daseke Inc. announced that Chris Easter has retired as CEO and as a member of the board of directors.
American Trailer Rental Group Acquires Arizona Storage Rental
American Trailer Rental Group announced it completed the acquisition of Phoenix-based Arizona Storage Rental Inc.
FMCSA Proposes to Add Truck Rear Underride Guards to Safety Checklist
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule amending federal safety regulations to specifically add rear impact guards as a required item on the list of annual inspections for motor carriers and roadside inspectors.
Hendrickson Launches Haulmaax EX Suspension on International HX
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it partnered with Navistar to offer Haulmaax EX as part of the chassis enhancements of the truck maker’s International HX model.
US Manufacturing Gauge Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2018
A measure of U.S. manufacturing expanded in December at the fastest pace in more than two years, bolstered by a pickup in new orders and the strongest growth in production since 2011.
Amazon Makes First Aircraft Purchase to Expand Delivery Network
Amazon .com Inc. is buying 11 used Boeing 767-300 planes, the first time the online retail giant has purchased, rather than leased, aircraft for its fast-growing air cargo operation.
Lineage Logistics Acquires Refrigerated Rail Company Cryo-Trans
Cold-storage specialist Lineage Logistics is branching into rail.
Diesel Continues Upward Trend, Rises 0.5¢ to $2.640
The last days of 2020 and the first few of 2021 continued the same trend, with diesel prices rising nationwide.